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punctured


Meanings
  • Transitive verb

    To make a hole in something using a sharp object.

  • Intransitive verb

    To mark or indicate something by making a hole.


Rhymes
Words rhyming with punctured
hunted , plundered , munted , junctioned
Variants
List of all variants of punctured that leads to same result
puncture , punctured , punctures , puncturing
Etymology
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From the Old French 'puncturer', meaning 'to prick or pierce'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'punctured equilibrium' refers to a balance that is disrupted by a single event or input.

  2. In the medical field, a 'puncture site' is the location where a needle or other sharp object has been inserted into the body.


Related Concepts
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  1. Puncture wound: A type of injury caused by a sharp object penetrating the skin.

  2. Tire puncture: A hole in a tire caused by a sharp object.


Culture
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In literature, 'punctured' is often used metaphorically to describe emotional or psychological wounds. In art, punctured objects or images can represent vulnerability or fragility.

How to Memorize "punctured"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the action of making a hole in something using a sharp object.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the sensation of a sharp object piercing something.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the word 'punctured' as 'pierce-d' to help remember the meaning.


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